Education-related screen time for kids is not the same as entertainment. But even online entertainment has a place as long as there is balance, says ConnectSafely's Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/not-...

Roblox will soon require users to take a selfie to estimate their age in an effort to keep kids from exchanging private messages with adults they don't know. www.spreaker.com/episode/robl...

Parents and schools can partner for more positive screen use habits in children. connectsafely.org/home-school-...

Snap, which owns Snapchat, is now getting safety advice from young people, and it's paying off for the company and its young advisors. www.spreaker.com/episode/snap...

A report from the American Psychological Association looked at how technology is changing how young people approach friendships. ConnectSafely's education director Kerry Gallagher weighs in. www.spreaker.com/episode/how-...

Parents can help children and teens avoid and respond to hate in gaming, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/hate...

Teens are gambling online with "skins," says Vicki Shotbolt of Parent Zone. www.spreaker.com/episode/onli...

Parents and educators can help young players recognize and respond to hate in gaming. connectsafely.org/online-gamin...

Research shows that AI is very popular among students, teachers and parents but there are risks, says ConnectSafely's education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-i...

Parents will soon be able to turn off one-on-one chats between their teens and Meta’s AI characters altogether. www.spreaker.com/episode/meta...

As the use of AI increases in the workplace and schools, it is time for educators to take concrete steps to intentionally model and teach the effective use of this powerful tool. connectsafely.org/use-of-ai-in...

You can recover from sextortion. www.spreaker.com/episode/you-...

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is launching a service that lets you use AI to create and share videos. There are some safeguards but things could go wrong, said ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/open...

Teens aren’t the only ones missing out on sleep—parents are too. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says the best way to help your teen build healthy sleep habits is to model them yourself. www.spreaker.com/episode/help...

Extended Reality, or XR, can be fun and educational, but there are risks for kids that parents need to manage, said ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/talk...

ConnectSafely's Larry Magid is taking a break from Facebook in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder after finding his feed filled with speculation, finger-pointing and misinformation. www.spreaker.com/episode/taki...

Security experts recommend that you have strong and unique passwords for all your accounts, but it's an almost impossible task to remember them all. www.spreaker.com/episode/you-...

ConnectSafely education director, Kerry Gallagher, reports on research showing that obsessive gaming disorder may be more of a symptom rather than a cause of mental health issues among children and teens. www.spreaker.com/episode/is-g...

🚨 Big update from Roblox 🚨 Roblox on Wednesday announced that it will employ the use of age estimation technology or government ID to estimate the age of all users. See the link in bio #Roblox #OnlineSafety #GamingCommunity #DigitalWellness connectsafely.org/roblox-to-es...

Getting a child their first phone or tablet should be less about what device they get and more about the behaviors and structures around that device, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher www.spreaker.com/episode/it-m...

If you're setting up a phone for a young child, consider limiting what they can do with it to make it safer for them. www.spreaker.com/episode/pare...

New research into screen time and children’s emotional health reveals important findings along with strategies for parents. connectsafely.org/screen-time-...

As kids go back to school, parents and caregivers need to understand school tech policies, review some basic safety tips and know that kids are likely to use generative AI. www.spreaker.com/episode/back...

A high percentage of Americans say they often get scam emails, texts or phone calls and many have lost money to them. www.spreaker.com/episode/most...

The rise of AI deepfakes is putting young people at risk. Here’s what parents, educators, and platforms can do to fight back. connectsafely.org/false-images...

Seventy-two percent of teens have tried AI companions, and over half (52%) use them regularly—interacting with them at least a few times a month. But there is good news about how they use these services. www.spreaker.com/episode/1-in...

You can now share your location on Instagram, which can be fun but can also be dangerous. Make sure your teen knows the risks and how to avoid them. www.spreaker.com/episode/inst...

The American Psychological Association has recommendations regarding the impact of AI on adolescent well-being. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-a...

If a child or teen in your life is impacted by an online scam, don't blame the victim. Let them know you have their back. www.spreaker.com/episode/scam...

Last month, the American Psychological Association released a health advisory about the impact of artificial intelligence on adolescent mental health. What parents should know. connectsafely.org/how-ai-can-i...

The UN's Internet Governance Forum shined an international spotlight on AI regulation. Some argued for strict rules while others warned against overregulation. Some regulations do make sense but not if they try to micromanage the technology. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-r...

Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but most aren't getting it. ConnectSafely's education director has suggestions. www.spreaker.com/episode/bett...

At this year’s United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), one topic came up again and again: AI regulation. connectsafely.org/un-internet-...

Most teens need 8–11 hours of sleep—but fewer than 2 in 10 actually get that much. Tech habits can make it even harder. How to help your teen. connectsafely.org/tips-for-bet...

The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway, is one of the few global gatherings where governments, tech companies, researchers, and advocates come together as equals to shape the future of the internet. connectsafely.org/internet-gov...

Make sure you’ve buttoned down your privacy on social media apps and sites. www.spreaker.com/episode/soci...

According to new research on sextortion from Thorn, 1 in 5 kids ages 13-17 have already experienced it. connectsafely.org/sextortion-p...

Talk to your kids about AI chatbots. While it might seem obvious they’re not human, it’s surprisingly easy to start interacting with them as if they are. www.spreaker.com/episode/kids...

Sharing your location through your phone can be incredibly useful, but it also comes with potential risks. www.spreaker.com/episode/loca...

Addictive Use of Screens – Not Screen Time – Associated with Mental Health Risks connectsafely.org/addictive-us...

Big news from the Supreme Court: Justices have cleared the way for age verification laws on porn sites. What does this mean for online safety, free speech and digital privacy? connectsafely.org/supreme-cour...

Using a good password manager can enable you to use unique and strong passwords for each of your sites and apps. www.spreaker.com/episode/pass...

Parental controls, including the ones that come standard on phones and PCs, can be useful, but they can’t replace regular conversations with your kids. www.spreaker.com/episode/pare...

An estimated 88% of explicit images of minors shared online were originally self-generated—then misused. connectsafely.org/links-betwee...

Ask Trish: When AI chatbots go wrong connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ai...

ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio: Red flags to watch out for to prevent falling for an AI scam www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-s...

Are your apps listening to your conversations? Probably not, but they have other ways to know a lot about you. www.spreaker.com/episode/are-...

Where do Americans get their news—and who do they trust? connectsafely.org/americans-ne...

Apple is launching new tools to help parents protect children and teens. www.spreaker.com/episode/appl...

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher shares tips on how parents can help their teens (and themselves) take much-needed short tech breaks. www.spreaker.com/episode/tech...